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As per the guidelines of the  and 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿ÚUniversity Animal Care Committee (UACC), all animal use protocols approved by the 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿ÚUACC are subject to regular Post Approval Reviews.

These reviews comprise a combination of veterinary and UACC site visits and annual assessment of the work conducted under the animal use protocol.

The goals of this annual assessment are as follows:

1. To ensure that ‘best practices’ regarding experimental techniques and animal care are maintained, to help continue to improve animal care and research standards at SFU;
2. To identify areas where protocol amendments may be needed;
3. To work closely with the Principal Investigator (PI) and laboratory team to facilitate research; and
4. To help your research group understand and comply with the expectations of the UACC at SFU.

The annual assessment (checklist) is now included as part of the annual renewal form, and must be completed to ensure continued approval of the animal use protocol. Some aspects of the animal work may be carried out by Animal Care Services staff, and so we may have checked some questions that pertain to their services in order to facilitate your completing this form. However, please ensure that the form is complete and correct. If you have any questions about completing the form then please contact the UACC Coordinator.

Protocol Annual Renewal Form -  Lab Based (PDF)

Protocol Annual Renewal Form - Field Based (PDF)